Conservation Commission
The Shutesbury Conservation Commission is a group of volunteers dedicated to protecting the community's natural resources and open space.
Conservation Commissioners are responsible for administering:
- The Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch. 131 sec. 40),
- The Shutesbury General Wetlands Protection Bylaw and
- The Regulations that accompany it.
Meeting Schedule
The Conservation Commission holds public meetings on the second Thursday of each month from November through February at 7 pm at Town Hall. From March through October, the Commission meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month at the same time and location.
Special meetings will be posted at Town Hall.
Site visits are normally scheduled to occur prior to public meetings.
Do you know what activities require contacting the Conservation Commission? Do you know what activities are allowed and what are prohibited in a wetland resource area? Read our wetlands brochure for a summary.
Contact the Shutesbury Conservation Commission with questions about a proposed project near a wetland:
- Visit Town Hall or call 259-3792 during office hours of the Conservation Commission Clerk, Linda Avis Scott (Tuesday and Thursday 10am to 12noon)
- Attend one of our meetings
- Leave a message at 413-259-3792